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<strong>April</strong> 12-14, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Sun Peaks Resort<br />
Kamloops, BC<br />
<strong>April</strong> <strong>25</strong> - <strong>28</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Whistler Village<br />
Whistler, BC<br />
Officially appointed Travel Agent for Con Brio Festivals<br />
Est. 1980<br />
“Creating memories that last since 1980...”<br />
www.ettravel.com
<strong>April</strong> 12-14, <strong>2013</strong><br />
TH 9 ANNUAL SUN PEAKS MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />
A non-competitive festival for Concert Bands, Symphonic Bands & Wind Ensembles,<br />
Orchestras, Concert Choirs & Chamber Choirs, Jazz Bands, Jazz & Vocal Jazz Ensembles<br />
SUN PEAKS FESTIVAL PACKAGE:<br />
• Sun Peaks Music Festival registration fees<br />
• Return transportation by private coach<br />
(including driver accommodation where applicable)<br />
• 2 nights hotel accommodation<br />
• Directors' Reception and Student Social<br />
• Adjudicated performances & workshops in all categories<br />
• Guaranteed audience (concert band, concert choir & orchestra)<br />
• Gala festival concert featuring top professionals<br />
• Massed Bands and Massed Choirs<br />
• All massed performance music<br />
• Multiple adjudicators to provide a range of feedback<br />
• Performance recording<br />
• Individualized festival plaque<br />
• The finest quality equipment<br />
• Meticulous scheduling to ensure full participation for all<br />
• Saturday mass for Catholic schools<br />
• Emphasis on active learning through participation<br />
• Participants will be playing and/or singing every day<br />
• Discounts in Sun Peaks Village<br />
• On site services of Con Brio & Ellison Travel & Tours<br />
Why we do it:<br />
"Over 30,000 musicians have come to the Con Brio Festivals' Whistler<br />
and Sun Peaks Music Festivals since we began in the year 2000. Our<br />
purpose is to support the pursuit of excellence and inspire a life long<br />
love of music in each participant."<br />
Douglas Macaulay & Susan Magnan<br />
Founders, Artistic & Managing Directors, Con Brio Festivals<br />
Sun Peaks Resort,<br />
FESTIVAL EVENTS<br />
Friday, <strong>April</strong> 12<br />
• Check-in<br />
• Adjudicated ensemble performances<br />
• Ensemble workshops<br />
• Directors’ Reception<br />
• Student Social<br />
Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 13<br />
• Adjudicated ensemble performances<br />
• Ensemble workshops<br />
• Evening Festival Concert<br />
Sunday, <strong>April</strong> 14<br />
• Massed Bands<br />
• Massed Choirs<br />
Kamloops, BC<br />
3 Day / 2 Night Packages<br />
from $<strong>25</strong>9.00 CAD p.p.<br />
plus taxes<br />
from Vancouver<br />
Based on 40 students in 1 ensemble and 4 complimentary chaperones<br />
Contact Ellison Travel & Tours for pricing from your city.<br />
For Festival Programming Inquiries for Whistler or Sun Peaks Music Festivals contact info@conbriofestivals.ca<br />
Call: Susan Magnan or Douglas Macaulay, Artistic & Managing Directors at 604-908-1293 www.conbriofestivals.ca
<strong>April</strong> <strong>25</strong> - <strong>28</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
TH 14 ANNUAL WHISTLER MUSIC FESTIVAL<br />
A non-competitive festival with a graded option for Concert Bands, Symphonic Bands & Wind<br />
Ensembles, Orchestras, Concert Choirs & Chamber Choirs, Jazz Bands, Jazz & Vocal Jazz Ensembles<br />
WHISTLER MUSIC FESTIVAL PACKAGE:<br />
Whistler Village, BC<br />
4 Day / 3 Night Packages<br />
• Whistler Music Festival registration fees<br />
• Return transportation by private coach<br />
(including driver accommodation where applicable)<br />
• 3 nights hotel accommodation<br />
• Directors' Reception & Student Social<br />
from $299.00 CAD p.p.<br />
plus taxes<br />
from Vancouver<br />
• Adjudicated performances & workshops in all categories Based on 40 students in 1 ensemble and 4 complimentary chaperones<br />
• Guaranteed audience (concert band, concert choir & orchestra)<br />
• International faculty<br />
• Multiple adjudicators to provide a range of feedback<br />
• Instrumental ensemble and voice master classes<br />
• Gala festival concert featuring top professionals<br />
• Massed Bands, Massed Strings and Massed Choirs<br />
(includes all massed performance music)<br />
Contact Ellison Travel & Tours for pricing from your city.<br />
FESTIVAL EVENTS<br />
Thursday, <strong>April</strong> <strong>25</strong><br />
• Check-in<br />
• Directors' Reception<br />
• Student Social<br />
• Professional Development workshops for directors<br />
• Performance recording<br />
• Conductor's video with commentary<br />
(concert band, concert choir, orchestra)<br />
• Individualized festival plaque<br />
• Great facilities and the finest quality equipment<br />
Friday, <strong>April</strong> 26<br />
• Adjudicated band, orchestra & choir performances<br />
• One hour adjudication workshops<br />
• Scheduled audiences<br />
• Evening Jazz performance<br />
• Meticulous scheduling to ensure full participation for all<br />
• Saturday mass for Catholic schools<br />
• Emphasis on active learning through participation<br />
• Participants will be playing and/or singing every day<br />
• Discounts in Whistler Village<br />
• On site services of Con Brio & Ellison Travel & Tours<br />
Saturday, <strong>April</strong> 27<br />
• Adjudicated jazz performances<br />
• Jazz adjudication workshops<br />
• Band & orchestra ensemble master classes<br />
(led by a different faculty member to the previous day)<br />
• Vocal master classes<br />
• Directors’ Professional Development clinics<br />
• Gala Festival Concert<br />
"The Whistler Music Festival presented by Con Brio Festivals surpasses every<br />
requirement for an unforgettable music experience: a wonderful venue, a<br />
welcoming staff and superb faculty, immediate feedback on concert<br />
performances, breathtaking scenery, and first class accommodations. I'm<br />
proud to be affiliated with this fine festival, and invite you to join us at<br />
Whistler <strong>2013</strong>. You and your students will be glad you did!"<br />
Michael Burch-Pesses<br />
Director of Bands | Department of Music, Pacific University Oregon<br />
Sunday, <strong>April</strong> <strong>28</strong><br />
• Massed Strings<br />
• Massed Choirs<br />
• Massed Band of over 1,000 instrumentalists<br />
For your Whistler or Sun Peaks Music Festival Package Quote & Registration contact Ellison Travel & Tours in North<br />
Vancouver, BC at 604-983-2470 or toll-free at 866-983-2470 / Exeter, ON call 519-235-2000 or toll-free at 800-265-7022
TICO# 2392471 /CPBC 37951<br />
Ellison Travel & Tours<br />
"Appointed Travel Agent for Con Brio Festivals"<br />
Con Brio Festivals is proud to be associated with Ellison Travel & Tours as its appointed travel agent for<br />
registration, travel and accommodation arrangements for the Whistler and Sun Peaks Music Festivals.<br />
Ellison Travel & Tours has been serving school and community music groups throughout Canada and<br />
internationally since 1980.<br />
For a Festival Package Quote and Registration contact:<br />
Lynda Rick Marcie<br />
Appointed travel agent for Con Brio Festivals<br />
Ellison Travel & Tours es<br />
Erika<br />
lyndab@ettravel.com rickw@ettravel.com marcieo@ettravel.com<br />
erikak@ettravel.com<br />
Exeter Exeter Vancouver Vancouver<br />
In business since 1980 we can offer you…<br />
30+ years experience planning group travel<br />
70 dedicated travel specialists<br />
Offices in Vancouver, BC & Exeter, ON<br />
Satellite office in Ottawa<br />
100% Canadian Owned & Operated<br />
t. 1980<br />
311 Main Street, Exeter, Ontario Canada N0M 1S7 • Phone: (519) 235-2000 / 1-800-265-7022<br />
303-267 West Esplanade, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 1A5 • Phone: (604) 983-2470 / 1-866-983-2470<br />
www.ettravel.com • email: group@ettravel.com<br />
“Creating memories that last since 1980..”<br />
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Est. 1980
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